[ Glossary ]

Terms, defined once.

Jargon we use across the site, defined the first time it matters. No condescension, just the word, the meaning, and which pillar it belongs to.

[ Provisions ]

Cold press

Oil extraction without added heat, preserving flavor compounds that heat would otherwise destroy.

[ Horology ]

Escapement

The mechanism that regulates a watch movement's release of energy, tick by tick.

[ Fragrance ]

Extrait

The highest fragrance concentration, typically 20–40%, and the longest-wearing of the standard strengths.

[ Palate ]

Gooseneck spout

A kettle spout narrow enough to control pour rate drop by drop, useful for even coffee saturation.

[ Horology ]

In-house movement

A watch movement designed and built by the brand itself, rather than sourced from a third-party manufacturer.

[ Table ]

Mise en place

Everything in its place: ingredients prepped and arranged before service begins.

[ Table ]

Service à la russe

The course-by-course dining format that replaced serving every dish at once.

[ Fragrance ]

Sillage

The scent trail a fragrance leaves in a room after the wearer has already left it.

[ Provisions ]

Single-origin

Sourced from one specific farm or region, rather than blended across multiple sources.

[ Palate ]

Washed process

A coffee processing method that strips the fruit before drying, for a cleaner, brighter cup.